Lawson confirmed as Racing Bulls driver
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After much discussion and several delays Liam Lawson is confirmed as a Racing Bulls driver in Formula 1 in 2026.
It will be his first full season competing for one team after he started 2025 in Red Bull but was demoted to junior team Racing Bulls after just two races.
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Yuki Tsunoda who replaced him is now without a full-time drivers seat and is a reserve.
The Red Bull shake-up has Frenchman Isack Hadjar promoted to Red Bull to race alongside four time world champion Max Verstappen, while F2 driver Arvid Lindblad joins Lawson at Racing Bulls.
Racing Bulls Team Principal Alan Permane said he was pleased to get his drivers confirmed.
“Firstly, a huge congratulations to Isack. He has delivered a truly outstanding season, demonstrating exceptional race-craft and consistency well beyond his experience. He has fully earned his step up to Red Bull Racing and we wish him nothing but the best as he takes on this exciting new challenge in his career – we are proud to have been part of the journey.
“Liam has shown impressive performance and professionalism throughout this year, he has excelled when conditions have been at their hardest and we look forward to building on this in 2026, while Arvid’s rapid progression marks him as one of the standout young talents in the sport.
Lawson, 23 said he was looking forward to his furture at Racing Bulls.
"I'm really looking forward to racing with VCARB in 2026. It's an opportunity I'll continue to be grateful for as we enter a year of change in F1. I'm ready to get to work with the team as we prepare for the challenging season ahead. It's going to be an exciting year and I can't wait to kick it off with my first pre-season with the team."
With Cadillac joining the fray to make it 11 teams competing in Formula 1 under sweeping new chassis and power unit rules in 2026 the competiton is sorted for 2026, however there is still the race in Abu Dhabi this weekend and the driver title to be decided.
Before that, though, there's the small matter of a three-way fight for the Drivers' title at the final race of an enthralling season in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
